I’ve long exhausted my interesting arguing numbers and there are people out there with far more knowledge of the aerodynamics and various factors that matter when it comes to things like missile maneuverability and maximum range. A JF-17 packing a single SD-10 missile on the outer wing pylons (and PL-5E’s on the wingtips). The arguments of the past have revolved around the R-27 (and it’s various sub-variants) semi-active missile, the AIM-7 Sparrow (though it seems to far more rarely factor into the discussion), the R-77 active-radar missile, and the AIM-120B and AIM-120C all modeled into DCS World.Įnter the SD-10, a Chinese export missile based on the PL-12, which has upended the conversation and brought some familiar talking points back into the light. Some of it heated as I’m sure you can imagine.
A long standing discussion A J-11A fires an R-77 missileįor as long as I’ve been following DCS World, missile performance has been a traditional subject of debate and discussion. There are a few interesting discussions to check into and I thought I’d summarize some information here. The new rivalry is between the new active radar veteran, the AIM-120 AMRAAM versus the new up and coming SD-10. Air Force: F-15, F-16, F-22, and F-35A.Coming from more of a WWII flight simulation background, the modern combat simulation arena is interesting because not only are the flight models of various aircraft compared but so too are the types of armament that they carry. Platforms: Navy/USMC: A/V-8B, F/A-18C/D/E/F/G Hornet and Super Hornet, F-35B/C.
Wingspan: AIM-120A/B 21 inches AIM-120C/D 19 inches Primary Function: Advanced, medium-range, air-to-air tactical missile To date, 41 countries have procured AMRAAM, enriching interoperability, ensuring commonality, and helping sustain strong overall logistic support. SIP 3 for AIM-120D is planned to field in 2022. To pace the threat, the Navy fielded the Advanced Electronic Protection Improvement Program (EPIP) for AIM-120C3-C7 missiles in September 2019 and the System Improvement Program Increment 2 (SIP 2) for AIM-120D in June 2021. The Navy achieved IOC of the latest hardware variant AIM-120D in January 2015. The AIM-120C-7 missile variant reached IOC in FY 2008. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force aircraft. AMRAAM has four variants - the AIM 120A/B/C/D are operational on U.S. The AIM-120 grew out of a joint agreement, no longer in effect, between the United States and several NATO nations to develop air-to-air missiles and to share the production technology.
#AIM 120 C SOFTWARE#
The AIM-120D features improved accuracy via Global Positioning System aided navigation, kinematics, lethality and hardware and software updates to enhance its electronic protection capabilities against more capable threats.Įntering service in September 1993, AMRAAM has evolved to maintain air superiority through pre-planned product improvement programs.
#AIM 120 C SERIES#
Joint procurement of the AIM-120D series began in fiscal 2006 and continues today. The AIM-120C series began deliveries in 1996 and continues for US allies. Once the missile closes in on the target, its active radar guides it to an intercept.ĪMRAAM-equipped fighters can attack several targets simultaneously. The AIM-120 incorporates an active radar in conjunction with an inertial reference unit and microcomputer system, which makes the missile less dependent on the fire-control system of the launching aircraft. The new missile is faster, smaller, and lighter, and has improved capabilities against low- altitude targets. AMRAAM serves as a follow-on to the AIM-7 Sparrow missile series. and allied aircraft to meet current and future threats of enemy air-to-air weapons. The AMRAAM program improves the aerial combat capabilities of U.S. In addition to providing an air- to-air capability, AMRAAM also provides air defense support via surface launch capability. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and allies of the United States. The AMRAAM is being procured for the U.S. It has an all-weather, beyond-visual-range capability and is scheduled to be operational beyond 2050. The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range, Air-to-Air missile is a new generation air-to-air missile.
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